Greek Chicken Burgers w/ Tzatziki Sauce

Greek Chicken Burgers w/ Tzatziki Sauce

adapted from:http://sweetpeaskitchen.com/2011/04/04/greek-style-chicken-burgers-with-tzatziki-sauce/

Ingredients

1 pound ground chicken breast

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon oregano

1/2 teaspoon basil

2 green onions, chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

1 tablespoon kalamata olives, chopped

1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled

pinch of black pepper & salt

Tzatziki Sauce (recipe follows)

Romaine lettuce

1 tomato, sliced

1 red onion, sliced

4 hamburger buns

Directions

In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, lemon juice, oregano, basil, olives, green onions, garlic, feta cheese and black pepper & salt. Thoroughly mix. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes. Form the mixture into 4 patties. Grill over medium heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear. To toast the hamburger buns, place buns face down on the top rack of the grill and toast. To assemble the chicken burgers, spread tzatziki sauce on top and bottom bun and layer with lettuce, chicken burger, tomato, and red onions.

Tzatziki Sauce

Ingredients

1 cup plain yogurt

1 cucumber, peeled & seeded, diced very fine

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1/4 teaspoon oregano

Salt & Pepper

Directions

Combine all ingredients and refrigerate until ready to use.